rulers. Our internal disunity offered them good scope to establish their foothold on our sacred soil. On 15th August 1947‚ Pt. Jawahar Lai Nehru‚ the first Prime Minister of j India unfurled the National Flag for the first time on the ramparts of Red Fort. Since then this day is being celebrated as our Independence Day throughout the country. It is celebrated as a National Festival. It has been declared a National Holiday. All offices‚ shops‚ factories and other business establishments remain closed
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Fort Fisher is located off the coast of North Carolina near Wilmington. The Fort is positioned in a pivotal location for the South and was a vital port during the Civil War. Fort Fisher helped keep the North Carolinian port open to blockade runners‚ which were supplying food and other goods to the people inland. During the Civil War‚ ports were extremely important for the survival of the South. The South had an agricultural economy and since they were growing cotton instead of food‚ the ports helped
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The Revolutionary Battle at Fort Ticonderoga Taylor McCollum Honors History 4A Despite the patriot’s strong moral hopes‚ they were not seen as victors. They took battle loss after loss and yet kept pushing. Right as their will was dying‚ their fate would turn for the better. Fort Ticonderoga was the first Continental army victory in the revolutionary war (The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga). Although this specific spot actually has more history with multiple other wars‚ it proved to be the place
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AFADLTLF 03 December 2012 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT: Restricted Area Designation 1. In accordance with AR 19013‚ Chapter 6‚ the Communications‚ Electronics‚ and Small Arms Repair Shop in building 21267‚ in room number 125 is designated as a restricted area. This facility is designated as a restricted area because it protects classified defense information
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where his father David is working in a creamery. During his youth he receives an opportunity to attend in the United States Military at West point‚ New York. After graduating from the academy‚ He was assigned to Fort Sam Houston‚ where he becomes second lieutenant. While he was on off duty at Fort Sam Houston‚ Met a native Iowan visitor from Denver named Mammie Doud. Later on‚ they decided to get married and have a child. The death of his first child named as Icky has haunted him for years. Later‚ Eisenhower
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Although Fort Bliss is a military post with gates‚ gate guards and fences that line the perimeter‚ crime still happens in the community housing area. According to Chief Barnes‚ Chief of police on Fort Bliss‚ crimes in these areas have reported an increase of over 35% in the past year due to theft‚ vandalism and breaking and entering. Family members within in the community have verbally expressed to the Housing Office that they do not feel safe in their home and do not feel comfortable allowing their
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Fort Hood Shooting The Fort Hood massacre‚ like all things‚ has a before‚ a during‚ and an after. Before the shooting‚ people were going about their day as if nothing were new. During the shooting‚ people became the people they were meant to become. After the shooting‚ people felt the pain of loss; they thanked God‚ and they moved on. “I just thank God he missed me” (CNN). “Unit at Fort Hood deploying a month after shootings” (Fox). The morning before the shooting took place‚ everyone woke up
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Washington. The next day after burning down the capital the British turned around the Chesapeake Bay. However the American forces were busy getting prepared for the assault on Baltimore‚ that they knew would come by both land and sea. Then back at fort McHenrey‚ the flag was born. They gave the job to a Mary Young Pickersgill‚ who made a 15 star flag that was 30 by 42 feet and cost $405.90. At 7 a.m. on the morning of September 13‚ 1814‚ the British bombardment began. Waiting in the predawn darkness
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sovereignty and integrity of our vast country. The great sacrifice of great Indian leaders who dedicated their valuable lives for the cause-’of the country’s freedom in the past‚ is reverently remembered. It is a great day for India. In Delhi Red Fort Parade Ground‚ millions of Indians from different parts of the country gather to listen to the annual speech of the Prime Minister. Many dignitaries at home and also from abroad attend the function. The tri-colour flag is unfurled by the Prime
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kicked over an ant pile from all the soldiers scattering. By the time they finished the Drill Sergeants were as red as candy apples. The frown their faces was unforgivable like they had ate 20 red hot peppers. As I took the long 8 hour bus ride to Fort Benning‚ Georgia. The further the bus distanced itself from Lake City‚ Florida. The more I thought‚ was this the right decision for me! I noticed the trees as if they was crashing down on me with my heart beat became more distant from one another as
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